Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - June 2007 #5

Hi everyone

Mel - so sorry to hear that you have had a cr@ppy weekend as well! We must be due for some good luck soon surely? I wish I could say something to make it better but the grieving is an inevitable and necessary part of all of this, so I am finding. :(

Megan - so sorry to hear about your DH. You are absolutely right - he is the priority at the moment. My DF has just left for a visit to each of the capital cities this week - with all of the news of the terrorist attacks overseas my over emotional brain is worried about him and his safety... I wish you and DH the best of luck for a speedy recovery.

Ellie - good luck in your new job today!

BW - wow scan day already... you must let us know the results hun, good luck!

Hippymum - you sound like you have been through some trauma of your own recently and now moving house as well - good luck with it all and thanks for the info on the supplements.

Sparkles, Jo, Sonya and Rols' DW - good luck with your cycles. I hope to hear some good news from you guys soon!

Holly - thanks for your offer of the CD. I have sent you an e-mail with my details.

From me, my FS rang me first thing this morning, which was really nice. She was very understanding and said that they may never know why the egg didn't fertilise properly - she does know that the egg looked very health on Saturday, but it just may have been one of those eggs that wasn't going to fertilise. So will make an appointment to see her this week to discuss options and have a plan in place so when AF arrives we can get going again! Today is my first day of sick leave - I have decided to take it anyway because mentally I am not in any state to be working or trying to act normally at the moment. I find that the grief comes in waves every few hours, and I just start crying at the smallest of things - even watching TV sends me off. So I am not sure what I am going to do with myself this week without going stir crazy. I might dig out my collection of Sex and the City DVDs and watch them - there aren't too many babies (except for a couple of episodes) in them!

To everyone else, I hope everything is going to plan for you. There are so many people in here now that someone needs to get pg real soon as I can't keep track of what is going on with everyone!
Take care all and will pop back in later,
Cheryl xxx

Mel, try not to lose hope just yet. I don't know the specifics of your situation, but I can see from your signature that you've had one IVF/ICSI which resulted in a pregnancy (and miscarriage) and one failed FET. Practically speaking (and practical is all that I do) it's still very early days. I understand that your bloke has the varicocele issue (I now believe that I have too, but that's another story) but clearly his sperm was capable of fertilising your egg on the first IVF/ICSI cycle. So I imagine it would be too early to be considering donors. I gather that these days with the increasing uptake of ICSI, donors are generally only used in cases of azoospermia - as long as there is sperm there they seem to be able to work wonders with them.

As for the failed FET, well consider how many people actually do fertilise naturally each month but the embryo does not implant and they don't even know it. Before long, one does implant and bob's your cousin's aunt you are pregnant. A friend of DW's had two m/cs (natural conception) before her third pregnancy, which seems to be going ok thus far.

Just try and stay on top of it. I'd reckon the signs are looking pretty good for you both.

Ellie, let us know how the job goes.

BW, same for you, we want baby scan news!

Chez, you should make the most of your sick leave to mentally recharge. Re the unsuccessful fert. - it happens everyday all over the world and no-one knows about it because AF rocks up on cue. It's great that your FS said you had a healthy egg. I think this should alleviate some of your worry regarding your age.

Hi Everyone,

I just re-read the thread again. Man, when it rains it pours. Here's hoping we ALL get some great news soon. Loving thoughts to all.

I only just had my morning needle. I forgot!! I cant believe it. I never forget it cos its so important.

Went in this morning for my BT to see how the "hatching" is going. No news as yet, hate the wait.

I have been asked to go on a documented trial which will start as soon as my levels rise. Its another needle to take daily b4 egg retrieval. Dont know what it is but it is suppose to help! It can make me bald for all I care as long as it works. Another clinic has been using it but so far no certain proof or documentation. I dont know how long I take it for or what its called but as long as I get pg & keep them full term I dont care.

Does anyone else take 2 injections before egg retrieval? Has anyone done this trial?

When they call with my news I will ask them and let you guys know. I was just so happy to get a "new development" that may enhance our chances that I asked nothing just signed. There is the "may not work" but Im praying for a good statistic.

Take Care

TraceyLee

Hi girls....Af came last night,only a week and half late. I called my FS to let him know and he said because my af has come so late he is going to start my treament this month,i nearly fell over backwards.He is starting my pill on saturday. I feel strange,weird,anxious,scared and even abit sick:D,i guess its all really just excitment. I know i have a long road ahead of me and im sure its not going to be a nice smooth road im sure it will have alot of pot holes. Anyway i just wanted everyone to know how things were going.
You all take care now.
Em

Hi Em,

Big Congrats! You must be beside yourself with happiness. Hoping no potholes, just beautiful scenery!

All The Best,

Tracey

hey all
Wow thanks Hippy mum, your so kind, i am ok for accomidationas i have family and friends all over UK and Wales and we are going to chique terras ( sorry spelling) but only fotr the day i think as we are staying in NIce, my brother has organised it all, i cant wait it all looks stunning

any tips?

Sorry girls im hopeless at doing personals ( sorry and boys lol )
But i hope everything goes well for everyone!!!!
:thumbsup:

Hi Everyone,

Wow... It just comes on waves, the positives & the negatives, hey??

Megan - :hug: My thoughts are with you right now.. Am sending every ounce of positive energy to you. I hope that your DH makes a speedy recovery... He is so lucky to have an amazing wife who loves him so much xxx Take Care & know that we're all thinking of you xxx

Chez - I just checked my email but haven't received anything from you... you might have to send it again xx

Happy Mel - Just wanted to send you huge :hug: as well... There is nothing I can say to make you feel better, but I know it will get easier to deal with, hang in there sweetie xxx
I agree with Rols - although I know that I don't know everything about your situation, don't count yourself out yet in regards to the donor issue... xxx

Tracey - Don't know anything about the trial, but certainly sounds interesting... anything that can help us towards this goal has got to be a good thing!!! Good Luck xx

Jodie - So sorry to hear about AF sweetie xxx Especially when she comes late, you start to let yourself become hopeful... Don't feel bad about rebelling... why don't you add a good bottle of wine to the rebellion ;)

Sparkles - Best of luck for a natural miracle to sqeeze itself in this cycle!! Thinking of you xxx

Jo - yay on the trigger... and yay for tomorrow - I have everything crossed for you, and I just know this cycle is going to be a million times better xxx

Sonya - Can't help you with the levels as I've never had a FET, but here's hoping they get to where they need to be for you xxx

Ellie - Hope your day today was fantastic!!!! Also wanted to send you best of luck for AF to arrive (god, it sounds weird when we say that!!) so you can have your FET asap!!!

BG - Am yet to check your journal today, but wanted to see how you were doing??

Lou - Where are you sweetie??!!! Have sent you a text to see how everything is going xxx

:hello: to Rols & anyone else I've missed!!!!

Me - Feeling exceptionally average today - BB tenderness is getting stronger, and have had slight bouts of nausea on and off this morning... Vegemite toast is always the best cure!!!!
Am so happy to be on holidays - Although I have organised a few students for each day this week... 2 weeks without an income is not good, especially when Lukes birthday falls straight in the middle of the 2 weeks!!!
Have done my lessons for today, though so I have a date with my Harry Potter book for this afternoon... need to finish it before the new book in 2 weeks!!!

Hope everyone is doing ok.... Praying for some good news in here soon!!!!

Love Holly
xxx :D

Em - We posted at the same time... Just wanted to say :clap: yay for starting this cycle!!!!
All the very best for your first cycle... there may be some potholes, but you can always use all of us in here for a road map! ;)
Fantastic to hear some good news in here... lets keep it coming xxx

Hey Sparkles,

You will have a fantastic time. I took 2005 off from IVF & did a similar trip (no England). Flew to Zurich & drove down Italy to Rome. Went to Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Bologna, Venice, Florence, Chiante Region, Lugano, Bellagio, Verona & Rome incl Vatican City (not in that order). It was an amazing trip. Got on a Cruise ship at Pontevecchio & did the inside of the boot, Pompeii, Sorrento, Sicily, Malta, Nice & Cannes. The French Riviera is so beautiful. The countryside in Europe is so amazingly beautiful. The markets in Nice are fantastic & worth a look. We stayed at the Majestic in Cannes. So nice, but they allow dogs in the rooms in France. I like puppies but that was really weird. The dog food is even on the Room Service Menu. Yuck........ Lucky we had one in English. We may have eaten it otherwise. It is terribly hot in Europe this time of year but at least you may have a chance to jump into the Mediterranean. Vatican City is worth a look but it is so overcrowded there & beggers everywhere (watch your bag). Florence & Venice have fantastic markets too.

NICE:- The beach in Nice cost something like 15 Euros to go onto, swimming or not. No pay, no play. You can get a guy that has a cart on the back of a pushbike & he will take you everywhere for 1 Euro. Bargain him, he will try to rip you off. So will the cab drivers. The people in Nice are lovely though. The markets near the beach are great but the ones on the other side of the city are the best. Make sure you go down the tiny alleys that are lined with cafe's (near the outer markets). There are a lot of beautiful shops, almost hidden. I loved Nice & I would go back there in a breathe.

Enjoy your trip Sparkles. You will have the time of your life.

Tracey

Holly - I have tried again with the e-mail.
Cherylxx

Em - good luck with your cycle. Hopefully it all goes smoothly for you.

Traceylee - I haven't heard about the 2nd injection but good luck with it anyway. Lots of positive thoughts for you!

Well, I see my FS on Wednesday morning. Hopefully with a new protocol and plan in place which might help to sort my head out. I am much more positive when I can focus on the future and when I feel in control which is probably unrealistic in these circumstances, but being proactive is close enough!

Take care all,
Cheryl xx

So sorry Mel,
I don't know what to say to make it better. All you can do is be there for each other. The answers will come.
Best of luck
Hippy Mum

Hi girls thank you very much for all your kind words.
Hi Chez...i dont post much in here because there is so much going on and so many people to keep up with but i have been watching everyone from a far, i check in every night to see whats going on. Im very sorry for what has happened to you.Think positive and just focus on trying to get your bloody nice and snug for the next lot of folies. Take good care of yourself and chin up :hug:
Em

Megan - Wishing your DH a speedy and full recovery. I will be thinking of you...hugest hugs.

Sonya - Wow! Your poor DH ending up in hospital too. Hope he is much better now and yay for the upgrade and more shoes!!

BIG hello to everyone one, hope you are all well :)

Nic

Hi Girls,

Just got news back. I have been pulled from the trial and taken off my needles. So weird what a couple of hours can do. My levels are too high but no over-stimulation yet, thank goodness. Funny cos I nearly forgot to take my needle this morning. Off the needles until Wednesday's BT. I am now "coasting". Eggs not mature enough to take just yet. The 2nd needle was to help my levels rise & assist maturing.

Back to the wait again.


Tracey

hey Traceylee, thank you so much for the advice, i am even more excited now and boy i like markets hehe
i will tell you allabout it, i leave in two weeks count down is on...at least it is taking my mind off ttc
xoxo
all the best

Oh guys - im so sorry to hear all the sad news of late

Megan - my thoughts and prayer are with you and your DH at the mo. completly understand putting everything on hold at this time.

Not really up for many post at the moment so i will try to get on over the weekend to do more but i am checking in every day xx